Tough Loss Despite Power Start
Hey Braves fans! What a rollercoaster of a game today against the Nationals!
We kicked things off with a bang, thanks to the back-to-back homers by Matt Olson and Marcell Ozuna, putting us up 2-0 in the first inning. That felt like such an explosive and promising start! But, our spirits would be tested as the game unfolded. Nationals Rally
The Nationals responded quickly in the bottom of the second, taking advantage of a few of our missteps in the field. A series of singles and a critical double by James Wood really turned the tables, and they left the inning leading 5-2. Despite our batters having some great moments in the later innings, like Michael Harris II's clutch single in the fourth to bring in a couple of runs, the Nationals just seemed to find a way to respond each time we got close.Nail-biting Finish
Our guys showed grit, fighting back to tie the game at 7 thanks to some timely hitting by Olson in the ninth. Entering extra innings, hope was alive!
However, even with a solid pitching effort, the Nationals managed to get Robert Hassell III to third on a sacrifice bunt, setting up Amed Rosario's game-winning single. It was a tough 8-7 loss, but not without its highlight moments. Our guys still crushed it offensively, and we're seeing some real talent shine through. Let’s keep that energy up for the next game, Braves Nation! Go Braves!
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Scoreboard for Braves @ Nationals (May 22nd, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | R | H | E | |
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| 1 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 12 | 2 |
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 10 | 0 |